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plastic welding

ESCO reuse: cross-sector

Methods to join softened plastic surfaces, usually by heating and applying pressure, such as heat sealing, laser welding, high frequency welding and ultrasonic welding.

plastic welding — methods to join softened plastic surfaces, usually by heating and applying pressure, such as heat sealing, laser welding, high frequency welding and ultrasonic welding. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › chemistry Also known as: plastic binding, plastic soldering, welding of plastic, welding plastic, plastic sealing

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Frequently asked questions

What is plastic welding?

Methods to join softened plastic surfaces, usually by heating and applying pressure, such as heat sealing, laser welding, high frequency welding and ultrasonic welding.

What category of skill is plastic welding?

ESCO classifies plastic welding under the knowledge category, specifically in the chemistry subcategory.

How transferable is plastic welding between industries?

ESCO tags plastic welding as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is plastic welding the same as plastic binding?

Yes — plastic welding is also known as plastic binding, plastic soldering, welding of plastic, welding plastic, or plastic sealing. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn plastic welding?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands plastic welding and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.